After seeing MAG in action, we're certain you'll be just as impressed with its scope as we are. But the US isn't the only place to find great games, of course– Veronica Belmont and Audrey Cleo visited Japan this month to see what other games are coming our way.

Unprecedented ActionIf anyone can pull off a 256-player online shooter, it's got to be the developer behind the PlayStation's SOCOM franchise. Learn more about this upcoming PS3 exclusive and see how good Veronica is at taking orders...

Ninja HijinxTecmo's Team Ninja has added three new playable female characters, new bosses and an online co-op mode to make the latest game a new experience for PS3 owners. Veronica talks to the game's director about what it took to make the definitive Ninja Gaiden title.

Tekken it to the Next LevelNamco's storied fighting franchise returns to the current generation of consoles with a new online co-op "scenario campaign" mode. Audrey Cleo visits Namco Bandai's headquarters to see the greatest...

To quote: As Qore begins its second year on the PlayStation Network, this episode is all about sequels. When a developer succeeds in creating an acclaimed title, the pressure is on to repeat that success. But making sequels isn't easy.

Change too much, and you risk alienating fans of the original title. Change too little, and you'll be criticized by gamers who want something new.

With many of our favorite franchises returning soon, the Qore team caught up with the folks responsible for these highly anticipated sequels in order to bring you the most recent developments.

Renaissance Man

The action/adventure game that focused on simulated ancestral memories now shifts locales to Italy in Assassin's Creed 2. Audrey Cleo takes a look at the new tale of power, revenge and conspiracy that lets you put Leonardo Da Vinci's inventions to good use.

Special Ops

Acclaimed developer Infinity Ward returns to the Call of Duty franchise with a direct sequel to 2007's Modern Warfare. So how do you make one of the most popular games of this current generation even...

To quote: As we mentioned in an e-mail to subscribers, we experienced a delay in releasing the final version of Episode 13 and apologize for the inconvenience.

This month marks a milestone for Qore–its first birthday! When the PlayStation Network launched the show a year ago, we were very excited about the opportunity to give gamers a unique glimpse into the world of PlayStation.

We want to thank everyone for their support during this fast and furious year for PlayStation Network's first original production.

And now, the episode at hand:

Almost inFAMOUSIn Episode 11, we saw how the unique music of inFAMOUS was created. This time, we head to Seattle to visit Sucker Punch, developers of the Sly Cooper franchise, to witness the fascinating way they've created "karma" in their electrifying PS3 debut. We also utilize their development rig to capture the amazing particle effects of the game in super slo-mo.

Lords of the RingMuhammed Ali is the self-proclaimed 'Greatest of All Time.' Mike Tyson was unstoppable in his prime. EA's Fight...

To quote: If you're interested in busting the Joker, busting a tire, busting ghosts or busting a tackle, we've got you covered this month!

Enter the AsylumArkham Asylum. It's the place where Batman's most psychotic foes are kept under lock and key...at least, until the Joker takes control. Developer Rocksteady Games brings us inside the Gotham City landmark–the location of their upcoming game.

Who You Gonna Call?It may have been twenty years since the Ghostbusters last strapped on their proton packs, but the films have not been forgotten. Audrey Cleo catches up with Dan Aykroyd about his contributions as writer and voice actor in the new game that's revitalized the beloved franchise.

Take a SpinVeronica Belmont also visits Codemasters in the UK for an early look at the next iteration in its DiRT rally racing...

We're in the middle of week five of the PlayStation Network's "Spring Fever" celebration, so pack your bags because we're going island hopping with Qore.

Burnout ParadiseOne of our favorite racing games will soon receive an expansion pack known as Big Surf Island. Our UK correspondent, Katers, takes a ride with Criterion Games to the new area especially designed to let players to catch big air. She also takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of their expansive studio.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark AthenaFive years ago, Starbreeze Studios created a great game from the Vin Diesel film. The Qore team travels to Sweden to report on the sequel's development and find out if Starbreeze will strike gold once again.

Alpha ProtocolIs it an action/espionage adventure? Is it an RPG? It's both! This ambitious title from Obsidian puts players into the role of an inexperienced but resourceful agent. We visit the development team for an early look at SEGA's...